Course Title
UNCP Home Page CSC 1760 Introduction to Programming Spring 2009
Office Information
Instructor: Dr. Charles W. Lillie
 Office: 1219 Oxendine
 Telephone: 910-521-6415 email: lilliec@uncp.edu
Office Hours: MWF 8:15-8:45, MW 2:30-3:30, F 2:30-4:00
Time: 10:00 to 11:15 Meeting Days: MF Location: Oxendine 1246
Textbook: Introduction to Java Programming, Brief Version, Seventh Edition, Author: Y. Daniel Liang, 2009, Prentice Hall
Description
This is an intense course in programming implementing concepts of structured programming and algorithmic analysis with emphasis on application.

Prerequisites
None.

Corequisite
CSC 1750

Course Content
  • The course will cover the programming language Java.
  • The course will cover thirteen labs from the textbook and other material as time permits.
  • Lectures discussing object oriented development and Java programming constructs covered in CSC 175.
  • Java language programming projects that apply concepts discussed in lecture.
Goals
  • Learn to access Java environment
  • Learn to design and implement Java programs
  • Learn to evaluate and correct Java programs
Objectives
By the end of the semester the student will be able to:
  • Access Java environment
  • Design Java programs
  • Implement Java programs
  • Evaluate Java programs
  • Correct errors in Java programs
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Exams and Projects
The final exam is comprehensive. Other than the final, a midterm exam will be given during class hours. Several programming projects will be assigned. All assignments must be completed by the due date. Late homework is accepted, but there will be penalty points deducted.  Homework assignments are individual and not group assignments, unless stated otherwise.

Grading Policy
You are responsible for all material covered in class even if you are absent. The final grade will be a weighted average of the scores in the tests, homework, programming assignments, and the final exam.

Grade Components
 Name Weight
Programs 50%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%

Program Grading 
Standard: Each program is graded using the following standard Weight
Program compiles without any compile errors or warnings 25%
Program executes without any runtime errors 25%
Program produces correct results 25%
Program contains correct header information 15%
Program uses coding standards 10%


Final Grades
93 – 100 = A
 88 – 89 = B+
 78 – 79 = C+
 68 – 69 = D+
 Below  60 = F
90 –  92 = A-
 83 – 87 = B
 73 – 77 = C
 63 – 67 = D

80 – 82 = B-
 70 – 72 = C-
 60 – 62 = D-

Attendance Policy
Attendance will be checked. To get a passing grade in the course you should attend at least 90% of the classes. Less than 90% attendance will adversely affect your grade.

Student Conduct & Honor Code
The UNCP Academic Honor Code will be strictly observed in this class.
Please note that the use of University computers, as well as E-mail and Internet communications is for University-related business only.

Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first class week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, Career Services Center, 521-6270.


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